Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville, VA Grand Prize Winner: 5,000 to 20,000 Enrollment Joan Ackroyd had worked in elementary and middle schools before coming to Monticello High School, and she was, she says, “used to a high level of...

Unless lawmakers can be made to understand the critical role these and other educational professionals play in contributing to schools in which we can all be confident and proud, then many of these positions will remain in jeopardy to the detriment...

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Great article to help TLs correct misconceptions about the critical work they contribute to teaching and learning.....

The video tour of the Monticello High School Learning Commons complements the article by Joan Ackroyd in the December 2014 issue of Teacher

Carol Koechlin's insight:

This student produced video tour explores the dynamic spaces of a high school learning commons deliberately designed to address many learning styles and needs. Every school will need different approaches and spaces crafted to address their school goals, curriculum and learning culture.

The author of this post discovers that designing the task comes first then we find the right technology and create the right environment to enhance or spark the collaboration needed. Often with surprising bonus results!

Growing schools: From library to learning commons Lethbridge Herald As schools throughout Alberta move forward with the development of learning commons to align with Alberta Education policy that came into effect this school year, careful...

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